Eterna-Matic Calibre 1489K wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960-1969
Maker / issuer
EternaThis vintage Eterna-Matic men's wristwatch was sold through an online auction and is dated by the listing to between 1960 and 1969. The source reports that the piece is fitted with calibre 1489K.
Visually, the wristwatch features a circular silver-toned metallic case with straight lugs and a fluted crown at 3 o'clock, attached to a textured black strap. Its light dial displays applied baton hour markers, a printed outer minute track, the signature five-ball logo above 'ETERNA.MATIC', central hands, and a framed date window at the 3 o'clock position.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Period
- 1960-1969
- Calibre
- 1489K
- Model / Brand
- Eterna-Matic
- Maker / attribution
- Eterna
Design
- Visible features
- • Light-toned circular dial marked 'ETERNA.MATIC' beneath a five-dot ball-bearing emblem • Applied baton hour indices with black/dark accents and a printed perimeter track • Date window at 3 o'clock showing the date numeral 26 in a framed aperture • Silver-toned circular case with fluted winding crown and straight lugs attached to a black textured strap
- Dial Configuration
- The watch features a light-toned circular dial bearing applied baton hour markers with dark accents, complemented by a printed perimeter minute track. A framed date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock, displaying the numeral 26. The dial is marked 'ETERNA.MATIC' beneath a five-dot ball-bearing emblem.
- Case and External Mountings
- The timepiece features a circular silver-toned case fitted with straight lugs and a fluted winding crown at the 3 o'clock position, mounted on a textured black strap. Specific metal composition and case measurements are not detailed in the available source text or visual record.
- Reported Movement and Classification
- The listing designates the watch as an 'Eterna-Matic - Calibre 1489K - Uomo - 1960-1969', attributing it as a men's model dated to 1960–1969 with calibre 1489K. Because the movement is not visible in the provided materials, calibre 1489K remains an unverified, source-reported claim.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 63862129
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement calibre 1489K is source-reported and not visible in the photograph
- Research required: Case metal composition is unspecified in the visible listing excerpt